WK1 DISCUSSION B HP-212

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ICD 10 was developed by the World Health Organization as a unique system for morbidity and mortality reporting. ICD diagnostic coding should accurately reflect the healthcare provider’s findings. Diagnostic coding is a major factor in obtaining insurance reimbursement as well as maintaining patient records.

Apply your current knowledge of accurate code selection.

Include all the following aspects in the discussion post:

  • share an example of a diagnosis code
  • confirm that all the required characters are present
  • discuss all appropriate steps to selecting a diagnosis code
  • why does the Medical Coder reference both the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List in code selection

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